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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 89.79 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 89.79 and 39.54 is: 59.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 89.79 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/89.79 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 89.79 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 3,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550.30/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.32

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